What will I buy first for $3000+?

[Music4Life]

I am planning to upgrade parts of my system. What shall I buy, a brand new DAC (PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC - $3,000) or Second hand Speaker (Dynaudio C1-$3,000+)?

PS Audio

http://www.psaudio.com/ps/products/description/perfectwave-dac?cat=audio

C1

http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/systems/reviews/confc_1.php

I need an expert advise before the purchase. Thank you.

[Peter Nielsen]

The speaker is definitely the better "investment" if you ask me...

[audioqueso]

+1
Dynaudio is great stuff! I love their sound.

[lofi-ear]

Depends on what you want. If you want better sound, buy the Dynaudio (I've only heard 52SE and it was great for its size and price). If you want a hi-tech gadget with a lot of technologies to boast to your friends, get the DAC.

[Peter Nielsen]

Depends on what you want. If you want better sound, buy the Dynaudio (I've only heard 52SE and it was great for its size and price). If you want a hi-tech gadget with a lot of technologies to boast to your friends, get the DAC.

And hope to get lucky. There's a good chance that the DAC is outdated before you even get a chance to boast.

The speakers, on the other hand, won't get outdated for many years. Much better to buy these first...

[Space]

And hope to get lucky. There's a good chance that the DAC is outdated before you even get a chance to boast.

The speakers, on the other hand, won't get outdated for many years. Much better to buy these first...

This is a good point. Speaker design technology evolves but not overnight like digital devices. Plus what good is it a having high-end DAC when you can only HEAR what's coming out of your speakers? I'll quote another post from earlier today--your speakers and listening room probably have a mile of potential upgrade path for every ten yards with your disc player/DAC.

If you're trying to weigh "bang for the buck", consider a larger 3-way speaker from a less expensive line than this Dynaudio. IME this will do more to light up the room, make the music come alive.

[brodricj]

The PWD is a killer piece of gear, and it will be even better when the bridge is available. At it's introductory trade-up pricing it would have been a no-brainer decision.